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Subtract 5/60 from 28/25

1^st number: 1 3/25, 2^nd number: 5/60

28/25 - 5/60 is 311/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   28/25 = 28 × 12/25 × 12 = 336/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   5/60 = 5 × 5/60 × 5 = 25/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/300 - 25/300 = 336 - 25/300 = 311/300
5. In mixed form: 111/300

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